The Gonarezhou self-catering accommodation facilities are all about comfort, convenience and simplicity – giving you the perfect base from which to explore Gonarezhou National Park. Whether it is the Gonarezhou Mananga Camps, the Chipinda Pools Tented Camp or the Chalet-style Swimiwini Camp, each provides for magnificent vistas of the Park, giving you a place to enjoy your piece of this amazing wilderness!
Masasani Mananga, Gonarezhou National Park
Mathuli Mananga, Gonarezhou National Park
Mananga Camp
Our Mananga Camps are a unique blend of local Shangaan Culture and modern luxuries, designed to be unique, comfortable and low impact. Named Mananga by the ladies who built them and meaning “a place in the wilderness”, the camps are designed to bring together three critical elements of conservation – communities, sustainability and tourism. The camps are made almost entirely by hand using recycled and natural materials and are rebuilt each year by a team of skilled artisans from the local communities around Gonarezhou. Containing almost no cement, no landscaping and built into their natural environment, the camps have an extremely light footprint and would all but disappear without the regular attention of the Mananga ladies, recruited and trained by GCT, who manage and maintain the camps.
Our Manangas are the perfect blend between the comfort of a chalet and the adventure of camping, giving you the luxuries of a hot “bush” (bucket) shower, a comfortable king-size bed and the raw experience of an open campfire under the stars in the central boma area. Each of the two Mananga Camps in the Park is designed similar to a traditional safari camp, but are booked exclusively, with four-bedroom units and a central kitchen/dining/boma area.
Masasani Mananga
Our Masasani Mananga was the first “prototype” of the Mananga Camps in Gonarezhou. Developed at the old Masasanya Camp at the Masasanya Dam, just 15 minutes from the main Chipinda Pools gate, the Masasani Mananga provides a first-class wildlife experience. The camp is completely unfenced.
Mathuli Mananga
Mathuli Mananga is framed by the towering trees that famously grow along the Mwenezi River. Built by local Shangaan artisans and informed by traditional cultural design shapes, colours, textures and approaches, Mathuli has specialness to it- its exclusivity and the feeling of being all on your own.
Mananga Camp Information
Min. PAX | 4 |
Max. PAX | 8 |
Max. Cars | 4 |
Accommodation | 4 Ensuite bedrooms units, each with a capacity of max of 2 adults and 2 children
Central kitchen/dining/boma area. |
Amenities |
Equipment = cutlery, crockery, linen and towels provided. Fridge(s) = 210L Chest Freezer; 210L Chest Fridge. Charging facilities = yes at the central area. Fans = no. Water = yes, untreated borehole/sand abstracted water. |
Camp Attendant(s) | Yes |
Rates* | From US$ 220 (US$ 55pppn) |
Bookings | Exclusively booked |
*Minimum charge for four adult PAX (or two-bedroom units), additional PAX charged at applicable per person rate; Children on stretchers charged per person
Chipinda Pools Tented Camp, Gonarezhou National Park
Tented Camps
Gonarezhou’s Tended Camps are a combination of camping and staying in luxury. There are two tented camps- Chipinda Pools Tented Camp and Chipale Tented Camp. Both camps offer a luxurious developed camping experience overlooking the Runde River. The river is set just below the camp and fishermen may purchase a fishing license upon entry, allowing them to fish in front of the camp (without disturbing other guests).
Chipinda Pools Tented Camp
There are four tents in total, all fully equipped, with king-size or twin beds, a small kitchenette with a 90L camping fridge, en-suite bathroom and a braai area.
Chipale Tented Camp
There are six ensuite bedroom tents in total, fully furnished with king/twin beds, and a fully equipped kitchen.
Tented Camp Information
Min. PAX | 2* |
Max. PAX | 4* |
Max. Cars | 2 |
Accommodation | 4 tents in all, each with a capacity of hosting a max of 4 people (2 bed + 2 stretchers). |
Amenities |
Equipment = cutlery, crockery (4 PAX each), linen and towels provided. Fridge = 96L Snomaster Camping fridge/freezer. Charging facilities = No. Fans = No. Water = yes, untreated borehole/sand abstracted water. |
Camp Attendant | Yes – Shared |
Rates | From US$ 115 |
* Additional guests on stretchers charged per person.
Swimuwini Rest Camp, Gonarezhou National Park
Swimuwini Lodges
Swimuwini Lodges overlooks the epic sweep of the Mwenezi River, fondly known as Buffalo Bend. Swimuwini in the local dialect means “place of the Baobabs”, the place offers a touch of modern luxury in the wild. Swimuwini lodges offer a unique experience for your Gonarezhou adventure, exploring the incredible landscape that surrounds the lodge.
It is the only place in the Park where we have constructed lodges comfortably appointed. The Swimuwini chalets are fully contained and serviced, self-catering units found in the southern section of the Park, making them an ideal accommodation for those who are not fully kitted out with camping equipment or those who wish for a comfortable landing after a long drive. Some units are wheelchair friendly.
There are 8 lodges in total- 6 x 2 bedrooms and 2 x 1 bedroom.
Trichelia
A bigger family lodge with an indoor dining room and a long time favourite of guests. It is a two-bedroom unit, equipped with King size bed while the other bedroom has two convertible three-quarter beds.
Two Bedroom
Nyala, Tamboti, and Cussonia have the same layout and the room configuration is also one King size bed in the first bedroom while the other bedroom has two three-quarter beds that can be converted into king-size beds.
One Bedroom
They have a similar layout- one has a king-size bed while the other bedroom has a bed that can be converted to two singles.
Swimuwini Camp Information
Max. PAX
· 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · Trichelia |
2* 4* 4* |
Max. Cars | 2 |
Accommodation | 6x 2 bedroom lodges; 2x 1 bedroom lodge (accommodates up to 2 adults). |
Amenities |
Equipment = cutlery, crockery, linen and towels provided. Fridge = 265L upright fridge with top freezer space. Charging facilities = yes but limited due to solar. Fans = yes, standing fans. Water = yes, untreated borehole/sand abstracted water. |
Camp Attendant | Yes |
Rates | · 1 Bedroom From US$ 85
· 2 Bedroom From US$ 150 · Trichelia From US$ 160 |
* Additional guests on stretchers are charged per person.
Bosman’s Community Camp, Gonarezhou National Park
Bosman’s Community Camp
Bosmans Main Camp
Little Bosmans Camp
Bosman's Camp Information
Min. PAX | 2* |
Max. PAX | 12* |
Max. Cars | 6 |
Accommodation | 6 ensuite Meru-style Safari Tents |
Amenities |
Equipment = cutlery, crockery, linen and towels provided. Fridge(s) = 410L Chest Freezer; 275L upright fridge. Charging facilities = yes at the central area. Fans = no. Water = yes, untreated borehole/sand abstracted water. |
Camp Attendant | Yes |
Rates** | From US$ 260 (US$65) ppn |
* Additional guests on stretchers charged per person.
** Rates indicated are based on accommodation only. Conservation Fees, Community Levies, Vehicle Fees and extras charged separately.